After working intensely on some slower creative projects nowhere near finished for the past few weeks, this mixed media necklace was a rewarding piece to make. To finish something is always nice, and to finish something beautiful is obviously better.

And thanks once more for the nice response to the heart matchbook tutorial! There are now a couple of matchbooks available in the shop, too, if you're not feeling crafty yourself. And a little reminder to my readers not yet following me on Instagram: I'm hosting a giveaway on Instagram - just share your Valentine's Day story in the photo comments and you're in for a chance to win a heart matchbook for you and another one for your friend! You have until the end of Feb 7th (GMT+2) to enter.

Photo by Kaija Rantakari (@paperiaarre) published on Feb 4th 2017 at 5.35 PST

Also happening on Instagram later this week: all day Instagram office hours on Thursday! What that means is that I'm going to answer your questions about bookbinding, mixed media, or even myself, throughout the day. I'll post a reminder here on the day of, but until then, feel free to already start jotting down a list of questions you'd like me to answer when the opportunity rises. I'll also be offering two bookbinders the opportunity to get some one-on-one coaching and feedback on bookbinding, but more about that on Thursday!